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Hoya archboldiana

 
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Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hoya (HOY-a) (Info)
Species: archboldiana (arch-bold-ee-AH-na) (Info)

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral AlohaHoya On Oct 5, 2004, AlohaHoya from Keaau, HI (Zone 11) wrote:

My notes from David Liddle say this Hoya grows in the lowland amongst trees and shrubs. It likes high light but not direct sun. It comes from a single monsoon area, so it wants to be a bit drier in the winter.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Sarasota, Florida
Keaau, Hawaii



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